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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Avalonby train, tram, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Avalon by train, tram, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry
    6h 21m
    $63–156

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to AvalonferryLong Beach
    6h 37m
    $55–139

  3. Fly, tram, ferry

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSBA - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram
    3. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Downtown Long Beach Stationtram
    4. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry
    6h 24m
    $60–263

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Avalon, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Avalon. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Downtown Long Beach Station, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Avalon via Los Angeles Union Station, Long Beach Bus Station, Long Beach Blvd & 16th SW, 1st & Shelter G S, and Long Beach in around 6h 37m.

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